Derbyshire Times news bulletin with editor Phil Bramley
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00:00Here's today's Derbyshire Times video bulletin.
00:03Derbyshire County Council has submitted applications for planning consents
00:07that mark a milestone in the project to transform County Hall in Matlock.
00:11A full planning application has been submitted for the refurbishment and renovation of the winter gardens,
00:16demolition of the Smedley Street bridges,
00:18demolition of various outbuildings, the former stable block and business centre
00:22and general repairs and improvements.
00:24Listed building consent for these works is also being sought by the local authority.
00:29Alongside this, permission will be sought for the change of use of the south block of County Hall
00:33into a hotel and associated uses.
00:36The council has also applied for planning permission and listed buildings consent
00:40to turn the north block into flats with commercial space on the ground floor.
00:47TV Gladiator star Giant will live up to his name
00:50when he plays a larger-than-life character in Chesterfield's pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.
00:55Jamie Christian Gihal will bring his towering presence to the Winding Wheel Theatre
00:59where he will take on the character of the Giant.
01:01Patrick Monaghan has been cast as Simon Trott in the panto,
01:04a comedy favourite of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
01:06with a blend of high-energy performance and hilarious topical observations,
01:10he continues to be a big hit across the UK.
01:13To book your tickets to see Jack and the Beanstalk,
01:15which is running from December 5th to January 4th 2026,
01:19go to www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk